Sovereignty and energy independence depend on very little.
All it took, twelve years ago, was a little political haggling against the backdrop of a presidential election to break four decades of a nuclear strategy that enabled France, a country without gas or oil, to acquire a abundant and carbon-free electricity.
Such a waste!
By committing to reduce the share of nuclear power from 75% to 50% of electricity production by 2025, François Hollande, hostage of the Greens, preferred the eco-class struggle to energy pragmatism, even if it meant sacrificing this sector. of excellence.
What future for French nuclear power, for EDF, for Areva, for new generation reactors, for electricity prices and volumes?
So many questions then remained unanswered.
And for good reason:
“We agreed on a political marker, so as to mark the spirits.
(…) And afterwards, the galley ensues!”
, summarized Arnaud Montebourg, Minister of the Economy of the Socialist President…
This article is for subscribers only.
You have 53% left to discover.
Want to read more?
Unlock all items immediately.
Without engagement.
TEST FOR €0.99
Already subscribed?
Login